“The Big Lunch has changed everything”– Emma’s story
Emma Parsons-Reid from Cardiff shares her experiences of The Big Lunch and the positive and lasting impact it has had on her street. Emma also shares some great, fun advice for all you first time Big...
View ArticleMusic and memories – Eleri’s story
Dyma Eleri Rosier o Raglan yn rhannu ei profiad o cynllunio ei Chinio Mawr cyntaf yn Mehefin 2014, fel rhan o Gwyl Cerddoriaeth blynyddol ei Pentref, a’r effaith positif mae wedi cael ar yr holl...
View ArticleMeet Marcus, Wales’ youngest ever Big Luncher
Towards the end of The Big Lunch day last June I turned in to a residential street in East Cardiff in the hope of catching the tail end of their very first Big Lunch. I was quickly greeted by a small...
View ArticleDo you live in Wales’ friendliest street?
To mark the launch of The Big Lunch in Wales this year we have teamed up with Media Wales to find the the friendliest streets in the South Wales Valleys - the place that boasts the happiest postcode,...
View Article“My Brilliant Moment”
I recently recorded a short film for the Community Channel as part of their “My Brilliant Moment” series, which is part of the wider and wonderful Do Something Brilliant campaign. Watch me explain a...
View ArticleEat strawberries in summer; shovel snow in winter
Indycube Big Lunch, Cardiff WARNING: This post contains ‘selfies’! June is normally the month that lots of people frantically start toning up their ‘beach body’ in preparation for the summer hols, but...
View ArticleA Trip to the Farm with The Big Lunch
New Big Lunch team member Tracey tells us the story of one of the inspirational people she is working with, Fran. Some of our lovely new team! Recently The Big Lunch team all met at the Eden Project...
View ArticleYsgol Y Deri offers the local community a taste of school life
Students at Ysgol Y Deri School have been putting their cooking skills in action this week in preparation for a very important community Big Lunch. Over the past year, the students have been learning...
View ArticleZero waste Big Lunch ideas
Talented Greek cook, Lia Moutselou from Cardiff, thinks the Big Lunch is a great opportunity to reorder your store cupboards and clear your freezer. Here are Lia’s tips and recipes for a tasty day:...
View ArticleAn environmentally friendly Big Lunch!
Becca and Lia, green living friends from Cardiff, share their top tips for an environmentally friendly Big Lunch! Becca Clark (left) runs Green City Events and Lia Moutselou runs Lia’s Kitchen....
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